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SA's energy needs and environmental protection square off in court

On Monday, fishers and environmental activists picketed outside the Cape High Court on the first day of a case against the government granting environmental authorisation for seismic surveys off the West Coast. Photo: Liezl Human.

Fishers in court to stop West Coast oil search

By Liezl Human 2 Jun 2026

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Air Products’ partnerships with longstanding industrial gas customers a key differentiator

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Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact

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A drone view shows the Sasol petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, southwest of Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Thando Hlophe/File Photo

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